Welcome to The Jay, with Jahenns Manigat

Producer Jack Hansen-Reed and former Jay Jahenns Manigat go over the men’s team’s performances in their season conclusion, what to look for next season, and the women’s squad’s historic run to the Sweet Sixteen after a big win in Iowa City.

White and Blue contributor Matt Demarinis joins Jahenns Manigat during a big week for the Bluejays. Coming of a deep Big East tourney run and a tough loss to Villanova in the final, the Jays now look forward to an intriguing March Madness matchup down south.

Former manajay Michael Vandevoort joins Jahenns Manigat to talk about the accomplishments of Creighton this season, all the Big East individual awards brought in by the team, and look forward to the postseason and The Basketball Tournament.

Former Bluejay guards Josh Jones and Jahenns Manigat talk the loss to Providence, Nembhard going out for the rest of the year, and look forward to the regular season’s conclusion and the Big East and NCAA Tournaments.

This week on Welcome to the Jay Jahenns Manigat covers a rollercoaster week for the Bluejays, as the squad wins their fifth and sixth straight in emotional fashion while standout freshman Ryan Nembhard goes down.

In a reunion of the 12s Jahenns Manigat and Jordan Scurry recap the Bluejays’ narrow victory over the Butler Bulldogs, remember their “welcome to Creighton” moments, and argue over the best Omaha squad to ever do it.

Producer Jack Hansen-Reed sits down with former Bluejay Jahenns Manigat for a State of the Jays address. After a meltdown against Xavier and a scrappy win over #17 UConn in the same week they discuss what fans can expect from this Creighton team going forward.

Zach Hanson joins Jahenns Manigat on this week’s episode of Welcome to the Jay, and gives his take on McDermott’s absence, the staff’s coaching style, and what it’s like to be a Bluejay big-man.

In a well needed pick-me-up episode Isaiah Zierden and Jahenns Manigat talk Creighton’s disappointing Xavier loss, reminisce on his playing days, and discuss the path forward for the Jays.

Former Bluejays point guard Austin Chatman joins Jahenns Manigat to talk about this team's potential, their reunion playing together at The Basketball Tournament, and Creighton's tradition of exceptional point guard play.

Former teammate of Jahenns Manigat and current San Antonio Spur Doug McDermott steps into the Jay to analyze a crushing loss against conference foes Nova, and look back on his historic 3,000-point career at CU.

Bluejay fanatic and White and Blue Review contributor Matt Demarinis joins Jahenns Manigat to preview the Jay's tough schedule in January, discuss the excellent play by the Creighton Women's team, and cover the COVID-19 shake-ups in the Big East.

Producer Jack Hansen-Reed joins former Creighton guard Jahenns Manigat to discuss a stellar performance from the Bluejays culminating in a 79-59 win over the #9 Villanova Wildcats.

Former Creighton guards Tyler Clement and Jahenns Manigat discuss the team's discouraging loss in a one-point thriller against Arizona State, and what to look for when the Bluejays take on the #9 Villanova Wildcats this Friday.

Former Bluejays manager Michael Vandevoort joins Jahenns Manigat on the pod to review the team's discouraging loss to Iowa State, and discuss how they can prepare for a strong BYU team coming up on the schedule.

Former Bluejays Toby Hegner and Jahenns Manigat get together to talk about the the team hitting their stride this week by defeating the Bison 80-55. 

The former Bluejay big man joins Jahenns to talk about the Jays' win over Nebraska, individual player progression, and the shaky start the team has gotten off to.

Former Creighton guard Ross Ferrarini joins today's episode of Welcome to the Jay.

Jahenns Manigat joins Creighton star Maurice Watson Jr. to discuss his greatest memories from his time in college and what drives him as a leader.

Former Blue Jay Jahenns Manigat is joined by former Creighton star Antoine Young to discuss playing for both Coach Dana Altman and Greg McDermott. Plus, how he developed into a leader with the Blue Jays and turning that into a coaching career today.

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Former Creighton guard Jahenns Manigat is joined by former Blue Jay big Martin Krampelj to talk about getting recruited straight off of a plane coming to the United States. How did Creighton get involved and what was the transition to life in America like? Plus, the guys get into the super competitive practices and life as a pro.

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Former Creighton guard Jahenns Manigat is joined by former Blue Jay big man Gregory Echenique to talk about his time at Creighton and some of the highlights along the way. Plus, they get into his life playing overseas and the birth of his son. Also, they get into his time playing for Venezuela in the 2016 Olympics against the United States team.

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Jahenns Manigat is joined by former Creighton star and captain Nick Bahe to talk about the Blue Jays' latest run in the NCAA Tournament and where the program currently is and where it can get to. Plus, they get into Nick's time at Creighton and how he gave Jahenns his nickname.

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John Fanta from FOX Sports and The Field of 68 joins former Creighton guard Jahenns Manigat to talk about Creighton making program history with their Sweet 16 run and how they fared compared to their expectations. Plus, what's the next step for the Blue Jays and can they follow a Gonzaga-like path? Also, the guys go over the state of the BIG EAST amid new transfers rules and how the conference could shake out for 2021-22.

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Former Creighton guard Darryl Ashford joins Jahenns Manigat to talk about Creighton breaking through to the second weekend and taking on Gonzaga in the Sweet 16. They go over key matchups and other things that have impressed them in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, the guys reminisce on Jahenns being taken under Darryl's wing and getting Jahenns to commit, their epic battles in 2K and Darryl's career.

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Former Creighton guard Jahenns Manigat is joined by his Blue Jay teammate Isaiah Zierden to talk about Creighton in the tournament and the rest of the field. Plus, Zierden discusses his career playing with Jahenns for the Blue Jays, being around the NBA thanks to his father being an assistant coach in the league and battling injuries throughout his career.

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Former Blue Jay star Jaylyn Agnew joins Jahenns Manigat to discuss picking basketball over track after a standout career as a high jumper. Plus, they get into her stellar Creighton career, some of the injuries she battled through and having a season cut short from COVID-19. Also, they talk about Jaylyn playing in the WNBA for the Atlanta Dream and the fight for social justice while playing for a team owned by former Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler.

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Former Creighton guard Jahenns Manigat addresses the recent postgame press conference from Coach McDermott that featured a racially insensitive word when talking about his players. Jahenns gives his thoughts on what Coach Mac said and why he was absolutely shocked when he saw what was said.

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Former Blue Jay guard Jahenns Manigat recaps Creighton's loss to Xavier from over the weekend. Then, former Blue Jay center Geoffrey Groselle heads to the Jay to talk about how he grew at Creighton, including some practices where he was getting crushed by upperclassmen. Plus, a conversation that saved his career and his battle through injuries with the Blue Jays. Also, the guys get into their overseas careers and this year's Creighton team.

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Creighton came back to earth on Saturday, losing to Xavier at home. Where do they go from here? Jahenns jumped on Locker Room to talk it through with the folks that joined him on Locker Room.

Former Creighton star Justin Patton joins to talk about his path to the Blue Jays and his rise from the scout team to NBA first rounder. The guys get into what being from Omaha means to Justin and also his latest ventures in the NBA with the Rockets as well as some stories from his time in the league.

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Former Blue Jay Jahenns Manigat is joined by current Creighton star guard Marcus Zegarowski to discuss the success of this year's team and their potential moving forward with the BIG EAST Tournament around the corner. The guys also dive into Marcus's prolific trash talking, how he ended up at Creighton and his special relationship with his brother, Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams. 

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Former Creighton Blue Jay Jahenns Manigat is joined by Marcus Foster to talk about this year's Creighton team and the story of his own path to the Blue Jays. Plus, the guys get into how Marcus channeled his inner Kobe Bryant and the guys reminisce on some of their favorite stories about Coach McDermott.

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Creighton's back, baby!!! The boys landed a HUGE win over Villanova on Saturday, and your man Manigat is here to break it all down for you. Just how good can they be? Let's talk it through.

Jahenns Manigat jumped onto Locker Room on Thursday afternoon to answer questions about Creighton's home loss to Georgetown. 

Former Blue Jay Josh Jones joins his old Creighton teammate Jahenns Manigat to talk about going from being a fan of Creighton to playing for his hometown team and becoming a legend in the community. Plus, Josh recounts the scary moments from his playing career and how Dana Altman and Greg McDermott helped him persevere through heart surgery. Also, the guys get into Josh's post-basketball ventures and how he is making a difference in the Omaha community.

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The boys win! Creighton came back from a double-digit second half deficit to beat Seton Hall, and Will Artino is hear to talk not just about that win, but to tell stories about him time in Omaha and to laugh with Jahenns about hijanks from back in the day.

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Jahenns Manigat dishes his thoughts on the State of Creighton basketball after a tough two game losing streak with Welcome to the Jay producer Tyler Aki. What's gone wrong in the last two games and how can the Blue Jays get some fast starts going? Plus, can the Jays work through some of their rebounding woes? Also, how important Marcus Zegarowski is to the team, the unsung heroes of this Creighton squad and why it's not time to slam the panic button yet.

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The Blue Jays' star forward Damien Jefferson joins former Creighton guard Jahenns Manigat to talk about the early success of the highly ranked Blue Jays. Plus, they discuss what it's like playing during the COVID-19 pandemic with empty arenas and extensive protocols. Also, the guys talk about their favorite shoes they've worn in games and what's in their closets.

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Austin Chatman is the latest guest to pay a visit to The Jay, as he joined the one and only Jahenns Manigat to break down the win over St. John's, the impact that the loss of Marcus Zegarowski could have moving forward and tell some stories about back in the day.

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Creighton legend and Pacers forward Doug McDermott joins Jahenns Manigat to discuss what life was like in the NBA bubble and his pro career so far. Plus, they look back at McDermott's prolific career and how he ended up picking Creighton and all the accolades he racked up in college. Also, the guys talk about the current Blue Jays team and what it was like playing for Doug's dad.

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Ethan Wragge is a legend in Omaha, one of the best shooters with one of the best beards to ever come through Creighton. He had a drink named after him in Omaha (Wragge Bombs!), and earned the nickname The Lumberjack. He joined the inaugural Welcome To The Jay podcast to discuss his time with Creighton, playing overseas and, of course, this year's Creighton team. 

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Jahenns Manigat played on some of Creighton's best and most entertaining teams. After a long career overseas, he's partnered with The Field of 68 to launch a Creighton-centric podcast. Go Jays!!!

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